Senate Firms Up Decency Forum Plans

[SOURCE: Broadcasting&Cable, AUTHOR: John Eggerton]
Yes, Congress will officially be on the Thanksgiving day break next week, but that's not stopping the Senate Commerce Committee from holding a day-long forum on decency November 29. The committee is working on a bill to boost indecency fines and the FCC's enforcement powers, as did a House indecency bill that has already been passed. The Senate Commerce Committee also plans to hold hearings on decency and Internet porn Jan. 19. The forum, which is open to the public, will be from 9:30 to 5 in the Dirksen Building. Currently scheduled to attend are representatives from ABC, Clear Channel, the American Cable Association; Christian Coalition of America; Creative Coalition; Clear Channel; Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA); Federal Communications Commission; Motion Picture Association of America; National Association of Broadcasters; National Cable Telecommunications Association; PSV Ratings; Trinity Broadcasting Network; TV Watch; and XM Satellite Radio. (For more info see http://commerce.senate.gov/hearings/witnesslist.cfm?id=1702)
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